2012 Bentley Mulsanne vs. Its Competition

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Dec 6, 2011

The only real competitor to the hyper-luxurious Mulsanne is the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

The Mulsanne's more fluid, modern design will appeal to some where the more staid, classical design of the Phantom will find favor with others.

Both are exquisitely luxurious, but the Mulsanne is by far the more powerful of the two, despite the Phantom's V-12 engine. It's hard to recommend either over the other, however, as both are excellent vehicles, well-designed and well-made.

They simply appeal to different types of people--a matter of personal preference.

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9.2 The 2012 Bentley Mulsanne delivers the height of refined luxury, power, and design--at a price.	8 The Genesis' impressive details and execution make it a pragmatic luxury-car choice, especially in the quick, plush V-6 version.	8.8 With its ZR1-derived powertrain, the 2012 Cadillac CTS-V stuffs 'Vette excitement into a track-ready Cadillac coupe, wagon or sedan.	8.4 It has a styling leg up, and the 2012 Cadillac CTS backs up its looks with good dynamics, good build quality and a competitive set of body styles and options.	7.4 The 2012 Acura RL is loaded with tech features and supremely comfortable for long-haul trips; but it won't get driving enthusiasts all that excited.
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$290,000	$34,200	$63,215	$35,915	$48,200
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11 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Turbocharged Gas V8	Gas V6	Gas V8	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
Mid-Size	Large car	Subcompact Cars	Mid-Size	Mid-Size
Style Name
4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan V6 3.8L	2dr Coupe	4dr Sedan 3.0L RWD	4dr Sedan
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	4	5	5
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4-Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	2 Door Coupe	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan
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Automatic	Automatic w/manual shift	Manual	Manual	Automatic